platonic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
    • Platonic dialogues
  2. adjective satellite free from physical desire
    • platonic love

WordNet

Pla*ton"ic, Pla*ton"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Platonic
  • Platonical
)
Etymology
L. Platonicus, Gr. : cf. F. platonique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Plato, or his philosophy, school, or opinions.
  2. Pure, passionless; nonsexual; philosophical.
Pla*ton"ic noun
Definitions
  1. A follower of Plato; a Platonist.

Webster 1913